Unfortunately, the Greater Swiss Mountain is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Havatons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Alert
Fearless
Protective
Devoted
Good-natured
Selfish
Confidence

Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Vocal
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Greater Swiss Mountains shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Havatons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Greater Swiss Mountain if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Havatons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Switzerland

United States

Roman Mastiff

Havanese, Coton de Tulear

Ancient Times

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Cream
Brown
White
Silver
Black
White

Greater Swiss Mountains have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Havatons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Greater Swiss Mountain can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Havaton can have a litter of 1-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Greater Swiss Mountains have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Havatons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)
Heart Problems

Distichiasis

Bone And Joint Problems
Deafness

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Full Physical Examination
Full Blood Work

Greater Swiss Mountains thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Havatons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Greater Swiss Mountain has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Havaton has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Greater Swiss Mountains need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Havatons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Greater Swiss Mountains are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Havatons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Eating Snacks, Rough Housing, Play, Nap, Sniffing, Walk, Hike, Training, Tug-of-war, Case

Chase, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Dog Parks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Greater Swiss Mountain, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Havaton, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Greater Swiss Mountain is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Havatons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Greater Swiss Mountain should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Havaton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 115-140 pound (52 - 64 kg) Greater Swiss Mountain feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Havaton feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Greater Swiss Mountain is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 per day.

The average cost of a Havaton is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Greater Swiss Mountain is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Havaton is between $35 - $49. This makes an average of $420 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Greater Swiss Mountain has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Havatons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Greater Swiss Mountains can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Havatons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Greater Swiss Mountains are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Havatons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Greater Swiss Mountains are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Havatons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Greater Swiss Mountains are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Havatons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Greater Swiss Mountains are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Havatons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Greater Swiss Mountains have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Havatons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Greater Swiss Mountains are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Havatons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.